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A 10,000-square-foot expansion at the Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology Park is expected to bring 100 new jobs to Saskatoon.
Siemens officials announced the expansion of its Saskatoon research and development hub at an event on Wednesday morning at the University of Saskatchewan.
The new jobs will be in the global semiconductor sector, making use of AI technology.
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A release from Siemens stated semiconductor designs have become more complex, necessitating the use of AI enabled electronic design automation software.
“Siemens’ investment in Saskatoon supports the development of AI capabilities that help customers design and verify advanced semiconductor systems more efficiently while aligning with Siemens’ broader Industrial AI and comprehensive Digital Twin strategy,” the release stated.
The 100 new jobs will grow Siemens’ local workforce to 400 people.
Recruitment for the new roles will “focus on software engineering, AI research and customer application expertise, reinforcing Saskatoon’s position as a key global hub within Siemens’ R&D network,” the release stated.
